Reciprocal teaching (RT) is a reading comprehension strategy that involves modeling and scaffolding four strategies: predicting, clarifying, questioning, and summarizing. Research shows that RT improves students' reading comprehension test scores when implemented for 15-20 days. It is effective across grade levels and can be used in whole group, small group, and individual settings. The strategies are introduced individually with modeling and thinking aloud before students apply them during guided and independent reading.